Chinese

唱 腔

chàngqiāng

Meaning: singing style; vocal delivery, especially in traditional opera

Part of Speech: Noun

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Example sentences

這位演員的唱腔細膩婉轉，讓觀眾如癡如醉。

这位演员的唱腔细腻婉转，让观众如痴如醉。

This performer's singing style is delicate and graceful, leaving the audience spellbound.

奶奶週末帶我去劇院看崑曲，唱腔細膩又悠長。

Grandma took me to the theater over the weekend to watch classical Chinese opera, and the singing was delicate and lingering.

奶奶年輕時常在廟會唱戲，退休後還會教孩子唱腔。

When she was young, Grandma often performed at temple fairs, and even after retiring she still teaches children the vocal style.

在傳統戲曲裡，旦代表女性角色，演員要用水袖和唱腔表現人物。

In traditional Chinese opera, the term refers to a female role that performers portray through flowing sleeves and a distinctive vocal style.

豫劇的唱腔高亢，常常配合鑼鼓和身段來講故事。

Yu opera is known for its powerful singing style and its use of gongs, drums, and stylized movement to tell stories.

Usage Notes

It refers to the melodic vocal style and technique used to perform a role, especially in Chinese opera or other traditional genres.

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